Cruisin' Ocean City
Cruisin' Ocean City
Show Hours:
9am-5pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
9am-3pm Sunday (Inlet location only)
Tickets:
$15/Day for Thursday, Friday & Saturday
$10 for Sunday
$40 Four Day Pass
Children Under 14 are free with paid adult
Location:
Inlet Lot - 809 South Atlantic Ave
Ocean City Convention Center - 4001 Coastal Highway
Get ready for one of the largest automotive events on the East Coast, the 36th Annual Cruisin Ocean City, April 30-May 1-2-3, 2026. This nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more from all over the country! The epicenter of the event is the beachside Inlet Parking Lot with activities and car shows at businesses all around town.
Special guests at Cruisin 2026 will be Emily and Aaron Reeves from Flying Sparks Garage. Emily and Aaron will be Cruisin all the way from Texas in their custom 1984 Peterbuilt Optimus Grime which will be on display April 30-May 1&2! We are so excited to have them all at Crusin 2026!
Taking the stage during Cruisin will be the amazing Beatles Tribute, The Fab 4, Thursday, April 30th inside the OC Convention Center Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Some of the country’s top national names will be on display at Manufacturers Midway located at the Inlet Parking Lot. There will also be a Swap Meet and vendors inside the OC Convention Center selling automotive products, arts & crafts and specialty items.
Additional Cruisin Ocean City highlights are the special Boardwalk Parades that will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Participants can take a slow cruise along the historic ocean city boardwalk while spectators cheer on from the benches lining the boardwalk.
On Sunday the Grand Finale Awards will take place at the Beachside Inlet. Before Cruisin comes to an end there will be more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards presented over the 4 days.
We look forward to seeing you, April 30-May 1-2-3, 2026! Keep checking back as more information will be added soon!
Schedule subject to change. Follow @CruisinOceanCity on Facebook for up to date announcements!
For additional information contact us at infoevent@specialeventpro.com or 410-798-6304.
For vendor information contact us at jacklyn@specialeventpro.com.
For sponsor information contact us at sponsors@specialeventpro.com.
IMPORTANT OC ORDINANCES
During Cruisin Ocean City the town will be designated as a Special Event Zone. There will be reduced speed limits and increased fines. Everyone in town is encouraged to drive safely and obey all laws. For additional information on the Special Event Zone please visit the Town of Ocean City FAQ page.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Law and the Town of Ocean City Ordinance state that no loud noise from a vehicle may be heard at a distance of 50 feet from the vehicle at any time.
The town of Ocean City has a trailer parking ordinance which prohibits trailer parking on city streets from May 1st – October 31st. Any Cruisin participants that will be parking a trailer on city streets will need a trailer parking permit. For more information on trailer parking please click here. When making your reservations please check with your hotel or condo to see if they provide trailer parking. Trailer parking permit applications will be avaiable in March, permits will be distributed at the Convention Center during Cruisin Ocean City.
For additional OC ordinances please click here.
